Needs From: BrownEngage

Position Summary: 

This position reports to AVP, Development Operations and has a key role within the University’s Advancement team, responsible for the strategy, development and execution of impactful fundraising and donor-focused experiences that engage donors, alumni, and key stakeholders in support of the University’s mission and philanthropic goals. This role leads the development of high-impact experiences that include meetings with University leaders, named faculty or scholarship recipients and event experiences-ranging from large-scale events to intimate donor gatherings-that cultivate philanthropic support and elevate the University’s presence in the community. The Director collaborates closely with Advancement colleagues, University leadership, the Senior Director of Presidential and Signature Events, vendors, and volunteers. This position will supervise the stewardship specialist.

Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities:

General Responsibilities:

The Director will develop strategies for top level donors – individual and corporate that support donor-funded programs of varying purposes, scope, and complexity each year. Their portfolio includes but is not limited to donor cultivation and stewardship meetings, dinners and stewardship events, fundraising events, and Reunion. This role will also support additional team members within the Advancement team by providing expertise and coordination for additional on-campus programs, such as commencements, Honorary Degree dinner, and Homecoming. The position requires work during non-business hours, which at times will include working nights, weekends, holidays, and/or academic break periods.

The incumbent provides support for activities coordinated by the vice president for university advancement or university leadership such as prospect and donor visits, meetings, or related engagements on and off-site. This may include coordination with third parties and working with gift officers and campus partners and offices to coordinate schedules, spaces, and amenities as needed and regular communication regarding these visits.

 

Job Specific Responsibilities:

 

50% Strategy/Management

Oversee a comprehensive planning, coordination, and execution process for on-campus and off-campus advancement experiences that engage prospects, donors, and campus community members.Supervise and delegate responsibilities to the stewardship specialist to ensure coordination with reporting and other stewardship activities.Ensure each event aligns with university branding, strategic messaging, and fundraising objectives.Work proactively to find solutions that maximize donor satisfaction and financial impact at donor & fundraising events.Collaborate with fundraisers to identify and cultivate new prospects and donors to invite and steward in meaningful ways on and off campus.Serve as a strategic partner across Advancement and other academic and administrative units to develop and execute their programming and align purpose and outcomes to overarching engagement, philanthropic, and university goals.

30% Experience Logistics

Responsibilities include production of timelines, coordination of meetings, scripts, run-of-show documents, diagrams, and coordination of artist/performer/speaker interactions. Logistical planning, on-site support, and management of guests and VIPs such as faculty, senior administrators, Trustees, and donors. Ensure all special requests and needs are met with professionalism and discretion.Serve as on-site coordinator for events under purview. Key liaison to campus partners for coordination of scheduling of events/experiences. Recruit, assign, train, and manage event volunteers as needed for on-site coverage and support.Partner with the Senior Director, Presidential and Signature events (and team) on Presidential and Signature level events as requested by the President.Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring appropriate tracking of expenses and timely payments.Utilize internal database of record and event management software platform to build events, track attendance, create surveys, and note volunteer and speaker interactions. Responsible for attendee lists and collect all post-event metrics for effective assessment of programs and events managed by University and Advancement Events. Maintain accurate records, reports, and post-event evaluations. Monitor the Data Insights event dashboard to track event metrics across the portfolio and aid in event strategy.

20% Collaboration/Partnership

Partner with internal campus support teams and external vendors to secure support/technical/AV services, coordinate vendor contracts and payments, and book venues.Provide support for more complex events that require expertise, pre-event coordination, and on-site support from everyone on the team, including but not limited to but including Giving Day; President’s Cup Golf Tournament, as needed.Collaborate with campus partners on honorary degree recipient experiences annually.Serve on cross-functional planning groups and committees assigned.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best served by an individual with a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in fundraising event planning or event production, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations. High level of professionalism, discretion and understanding of donor relations. Ability to remain calm and positive working in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and project management skills and capacity to support event logistics such as technology support and related media. S/he must possess strong organization and attention to detail skills, and a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related software applications. Familiarity with relational databases and event management software preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to effectively interact with prospective donors, alumni, trustees, and other members of the Bryant Community. Strong organizational skills are required to effectively coordinate support for meetings and programs. The ability to effectively handle multiple projects with a myriad of details is important.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

 

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply only to the Bryant University employment site here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4580 

Position Summary: 

This position is accountable for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors among Bryant’s alumni, parents, and friends. The ability of the officer to engage potential contributors, determine their interests and match them to the needs of the University, and assist these individuals in making gifts of $25,000 or more, will be critical to Bryant’s success in the coming years.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Principal Accountabilities: 

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic annual plan focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parent and friend leadership giving prospects within their assigned prospect portfolio (200 prospects including alumni, parents and friends of the University), through personal visits, correspondence, attendance at cultivation events, etc. Requires regular travel to manage portfolio of assigned prospects.Participate in developing appropriate prospect cultivation strategies, determining potential giving opportunities and optimal gift levels; provide regular reports of all activities through designated reporting methods and inputting information in Development’s database.Meet assigned goals for prospect visits and dollars to be raised, as well as other performance metrics, to be determined annually.Recruit and manage assigned volunteers and assist them in their fund-raising assignments.Maintain knowledge of planned giving arrangements, pertinent tax laws and other factors that will impact and facilitate donors’ ability to make substantial gifts. Collaborate closely with Bryant’s Planned Giving Officer to ensure prospects are able to achieve their philanthropic goals though planned and/or blended gift options.Effectively motivate and collaborate with staff to work as a team in meeting all individual and Departmental goals and ensuring that practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of the University’s policy on diversity and EEO/AA guidelines.Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree, advanced degree preferred; 7 – 10 years of demonstrated success in fund raising and capital campaigns, preferably in a higher education setting; experience in recruiting, motivating and managing volunteers in successful fund raising efforts; knowledge of and success in devising blended and planned gift solicitations; ability to plan and think strategically; detail-oriented, but able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong interpersonal, writing and communications skills. Requires a proven track record is soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more. Microsoft Office Suite and CRM Advance experience is a plus. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Travel and non-standard hour are required.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply Here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4429 

Position Summary

This position reports to the Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement and is responsible for working towards our department’s strategic objectives by:Providing meaningful opportunities for alumni and parents to engage and connect with Bryant through participation, volunteerism, and philanthropy.Encouraging purposeful student relationships and engagement that builds lifelong commitment to the University.Engaging in efforts to bring alumni together on campus for major class and affinity reunions.Developing and sustaining strategic campus partnerships across the University.Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities:Provide event management and logistics oversite for the Alumni and Parent Engagement Team for Reunion@Homecoming each Fall. Recruit and cultivate alumni volunteers for key campus-based reunions and affinity programs. Staff the campus reunion committees and, with the full Alumni Engagement team, coordinate outreach to Reunion classes and committees.Develop and implement regional alumni programs and events that strategically engage alumni, share important campus news and information, and strengthen ties with the University. Work with the Alumni and Parent Engagement team to develop a plan for strategic use of resources and choice of locations. Coordinate logistics for assigned off-campus events, including communications planning that includes pre-event registration, marketing, email and social media communications, and post event surveys and follow up.Serve as the primary staff liaison for BOLD – Bulldogs of the Last Decade committee and its programming.Serve as advisor to the Student Alumni Association to help develop and execute programs that foster visibility and commitment among Bryant’s student body. Serve as the primary liaison with Student Affairs.Assist in the monitoring and posting on social media channels and support online networking tools such as our mentoring platform.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best filled by an individual who has 3-4 years of related alumni and/or development experience, and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field. A public relations orientation, ability to interact effectively with large groups and on a one-to-one basis, strong organizational skills, and strong oral and written communication skills are required. The ability to motivate volunteers is important, as is the ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The position also requires knowledge and use of online social media with a goal of facilitating alumni connections with one another and with the campus community. Evening and weekend hours required. Travel is required. Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Working Environment:

At Bryant University, we believe that our strength lies in the richness of our campus community and the unique perspectives that shape it. By connecting academic and social experiences, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to fostering belonging and well-being ensures that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from those who appreciate the wide range of experiences and backgrounds that make our community exceptional. Discover more about how we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative campus culture that drives excellence.

Apply here: https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4589